MD&M West 2014: Sterile barrier validation test

Wendy Mach, Packaging Section Leader at Nelson Labs, describes the subject of her MD&M West 2014 presentation, “Sterile Barrier Validation Tests,” including what you need to know to create validations and be successful at them.

Feb 27th, 2014
Silgan Equipment 2D-X2 inspection system
Dual Profiling System with Two Lasers for Cap Inspection
The side-by-side laser beams scan the top surface of each packaged cap to ensure proper sealing.
Sep 25th, 2019
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Checkweigher features PLC controls, automatic calibration
System features electromagnetic force weigh cells for better accuracy.
Sep 24th, 2019
New HarleNIR chemical imaging system from SEA Vision makes its debut on a Marchesini counter.
Non-Destructive Solid Dose Monitoring Directly on the Line
HarleNIR chemical imaging system from SEA Vision, shown on a Marchesini counter, can detect tablets with a different chemical composition.
Sep 24th, 2019
Instead of removing faulty bottles at the end of the process, the single tablet reject function eliminates damaged tablets via ejection channels
Single Tablet Reject Function on Bottle Line
The counting module of the Uhlmann Bottle Line IBC 150 allows for up to 99 percent less waste.
Sep 23rd, 2019
Antares Vision’s new AV Slat View
Inspection System for Slat Fill Bottling
At Healthcare Packaging EXPO, Antares Vision debuted a 100% inspection unit for tablets and capsules bottled via slat filler.
Sep 23rd, 2019
White Paper: Visionscan is Non-Destructive Leak Test Method
A stability study was conducted to test the hypothesis there is no significant increase in the moisture status of tablets inside a blister pack inspected by the VisionScan test method compared to blister packs in the control group
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Aug 6th, 2019
Multi-Parameter Inspection Drives the Growth of Medication Pouch Inspection Systems Market
Multi-Parameter Inspection Drives the Growth of Medication Pouch Inspection Systems Market
Report foresees an increase in the global medical pouch inspection systems market at a CAGR of 8% from 2019 through 2029.
Jun 11th, 2019
ACG Wins Red Dot Award for Automatic 100% Capsule Checkweigher
ACG Wins Red Dot Award for Automatic 100% Capsule Checkweigher
Company’s Engineering Group recognized for ACG’s latest capsule filler.
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May 29th, 2019
Nelipak and OPTEL Partnering for Seal Inspection Technology
Leveraging OPTEL’s technology and Nelipak’s deep understanding of the healthcare packaging market’s sealing needs, the two companies are pursuing commercialization of a solution that will allow the quality of a seal to be verified in real time, controlled environments while detecting contaminants and other anomalies such as creases.
May 9th, 2019
Designed for quality inspection, forensics imaging, documentation, and more, the MiScope Megapixel MP3 offer high resolution in a small footprint.
Zarbeco: Portable Digital Microscope
Designed for quality inspection, forensics imaging, documentation, and more, the MiScope Megapixel MP3 offer high resolution in a small footprint.
Apr 11th, 2019
UNICEF and USAID challenged Edesia to create an x-ray solution for inspection of the RUF products and that could potentially set the bar for foreign material detection for the industry.
Humanitarian Relief Producer Tackles Full-Case Detection
Edesia turned to x-ray technology to inspect a ready-to-use food that is expected to reach some 2 million malnourished children this year.
Apr 4th, 2019
Cold Chain Complete is a combination of two temperature indicators that alert users to exposure of unacceptably high or low temperatures.
SpotSee: Expanded Temperature-Monitoring Product Line
Cold Chain Complete is a combination of two temperature indicators that alert users to exposure of unacceptably high or low temperatures.
Mar 26th, 2019
X-ray inspection system performs component presence verification and contamination inspection in pharmaceutical products.
Mettler Toledo: Safeline X34
X-ray inspection system performs component presence verification and contamination inspection in pharmaceutical products.
Nov 29th, 2018
American Thermal Instruments' electronic data logger uses Bluetooth technology that allows remote monitoring of temperature excursions during transport of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, foods and beverages.
American Thermal Instruments: Electronic Data Logger
Uses Bluetooth technology that allows remote monitoring of temperature excursions during transport of pharmaceuticals, medical devices, foods and beverages.
Oct 23rd, 2018
Lake Image
Smart Codes Authenticate
High-resolution printing and code verification protect products from counterfeiting.
Oct 17th, 2018
PTI
HVLD Tests Pre-Filled Syringes
System delivers a pass/fail score as well as quantitative test data for each syringe.
Oct 17th, 2018
Weiler Labeling Systems and Antares collaborate with a high-speed printer and inspection system for narrow webs for OTC, pharma and more.
On-Demand Label Printer with Vision System
Weiler Labeling Systems and Antares collaborate with a high-speed printer and inspection system for narrow webs for OTC, pharma and more.
Oct 14th, 2018
Counts and verifies trayed products, eliminating time-consuming and often inaccurate manual inspections, increasing production line throughput.
Acquire Automation: CountQ Vision Inspection System
Counts and verifies trayed products, eliminating time-consuming and often inaccurate manual inspections, increasing production line throughput.
Oct 11th, 2018
Advanced hygienic design, safety, and automated controls provide fast, stable, accurate weigh data.
Hardy Process Solutions: CIP Checkweighers
Advanced hygienic design, safety, and automated controls provide fast, stable, accurate weigh data.
Oct 3rd, 2018
AMETEK MOCON's OX-TRAN 2/40 Oxygen Permeation Analyzer
AMETEK MOCON: Oxygen Permeation Analyzer
A new analytical instrument measures the oxygen transmission rate (OTR) through packages, including thermoformed trays, bottles, flexible pouches, corks, and caps.
Oct 1st, 2018
More in Inspection
Software works with hardware to permit visual inspection of film, heat-sealed joints, and check expiration dates, barcodes, and print layout.
EVT Eye Vision Technology: Package Inspection
Software works with hardware to permit visual inspection of film, heat-sealed joints, and check expiration dates, barcodes, and print layout.
Jul 6th, 2018
Used for measuring impact resistance of plastic films to ensure product integrity during packaging and transit, this tester attachment is now an option for TMI’s Elmendorf Tear Tester.
Testing Machines, Inc.: Spencer Impact Tester Attachment
Used for measuring impact resistance of plastic films to ensure product integrity during packaging and transit, this tester attachment is now an option for TMI’s Elmendorf Tear Tester.
Jul 3rd, 2018
SpotSee's WarmMark changes color when a temperature goes above a predetermined threshold.
SpotSee: Cold Chain Temperature Indicators
ColdMark and WarmMark ensure medications are safe during shipping; help patients detect improper storage or temperature variations.
Jun 28th, 2018
I 410 model offers an automatic inspection that is precise, fast, reliable, and saves space.
Multivac: Automatic Inspection
I 410 model offers an automatic inspection that is precise, fast, reliable, and saves space.
Jun 12th, 2018
The Smart Table is backlit to take advantage of a smart vision system that takes chromatic shift into account for precision robotic picking.
Vision System Speeds Syringe Filling
Designed to aid compounding pharmacies in precise robotic picking of loose syringes, this Smart Table vision system is more than just an accessory.
Jun 11th, 2018
New system aims to revolutionize color inspection by creating a digital environment for the color evaluation process for PDFs and printed components.
GlobalVision: Digital Color Inspection
New system aims to revolutionize color inspection by creating a digital environment for the color evaluation process for PDFs and printed components.
Jun 6th, 2018
In two seconds, the Surface Analyst measures the surface energy level of a film surface and determines if it is properly prepared for adhesion.
BTG Labs: Flexible Film Surface Inspection
In two seconds, the Surface Analyst measures the surface energy level of a film surface and determines if it is properly prepared for adhesion.
May 23rd, 2018
For the company’s polymeric and disposable cartridge filters for use in multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
Porvair Filtration Group: Validation Services
For the company’s polymeric and disposable cartridge filters for use in multiple pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.
May 3rd, 2018
The CPT V120 Vision Counter from CapPlus Technologies uses high-speed imaging technology to double the speed of comparable 12-track counters in a reduced footprint, suitable for tablets, pills, capsules, wrapped candy and products, and odd shapes such as dried fruit or nuts.
CapPlus: Vision Counting System
High-speed imaging technology is suitable for tablets, pills, capsules, wrapped candy and more for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, food and cannabis industries.
Mar 19th, 2018
LYO-CHECK inspection machine for lyophilized (freeze-dried) products removes water from a liquid drug to create a solid powder, or cake.
Antares Vision: Inspection Machine
LYO-CHECK inspection machine for lyophilized (freeze-dried) products removes water from a liquid drug to create a solid powder, or cake.
Mar 12th, 2018
T2620 helps pharmaceutical companies meet the requirements of global serialization regulations/Falsified Medicines Directive.
METTLER TOLEDO PCE: Labeling/Verification System
T2620 helps pharmaceutical companies meet the requirements of global serialization regulations/Falsified Medicines Directive.
Feb 15th, 2018
Built-in visualization tools eliminate the trial-and-error of product set-up, enabling operators to capture the entire checkweighing process and display results on the machine’s HMI screen.
Integrating Checkweighers Into Factory Control Systems
Hardy’s Dynamic Checkweigher line uses control systems that fit customer processes, eliminating overfills and offering easy operation at a low cost of ownership.
Jan 5th, 2018
Digital cameras are used in multiple environments, including medical and bio technology and biometrics.
EVT: EyeVision Supports FLIR Cameras
Digital cameras are used in multiple environments, including medical and bio technology and biometrics.
Jan 3rd, 2018
The TrustSens RTD calibrates itself after every Sterilize in Place (SIP) operation in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and bioscience industries.
Endress+Hauser: Self-Calibrating Temperature Sensor
The TrustSens RTD calibrates itself after every Sterilize in Place (SIP) operation in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and bioscience industries.
Dec 12th, 2017